Story chain

Story Chain is a fun, collaborative storytelling game where each player adds a sentence—or just a few words—at a time. The twist? No one knows exactly where the story will go! It’s a fantastic way to build creativity, listening skills, and quick thinking, plus it leads to some wonderfully silly and surprising stories.

You can play aloud in a group, write it down as you go, or even make it a long, ongoing story over the course of a day. This activity is easy to adapt for any age and can be done almost anywhere, making it a perfect quick creative challenge.

Materials Needed

• None

(Optional: notebook and pen if you want to write the story down)

Tools Needed

• None

Steps

1. Start the Story: One person begins with an opening sentence (e.g., “Once upon a time, there was a dragon who hated flying.”).

2. Take Turns Adding: Each player adds the next part of the story, building on what came before.

3. Keep It Moving: Encourage quick thinking—no long pauses allowed!

4. Wrap It Up: After a set number of turns or when the story feels complete, create a funny or dramatic ending.

5. Optional: Write the story down to illustrate later or act it out!